UNSC slaps North Korea with fresh harsher sanctions over its missile tests; this time 'Mentor' China supports UNSC

Seoul, December 23: 2017 has seen a series of resolutions on North Korea but the year ends with very harsh sanction on the country hoping better effect. The United Nations Security Council imposed new sanctions on North Korea in the wake of its continued nuclear and ballistic weapons programme, including the ballistic missile launch on 28 November.In favor of the US-drafted resolutions, even the main trading partners of North Korea, China, and Russia also voted.

The restrictions also applied with respect to the Member States’ territories, nationals, flagged vessels, aircraft, pipelines, rail lines, or vehicles and whether or not originating in their territories.

Further, in relation to maritime interdiction of cargo vessels, the Council decided that the Member States shall seize, inspect, and impound any vessel in their ports if the Member State has reasonable grounds to believe that the

UNSC expressed its “deep concern” at the grave hardship that the people in the DPRK are subjected to and condemns the country for pursuing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles instead of the welfare of its people.